Interrelated -Incidence Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher – Cooper Elementary (2026‑2027)

Location:

Cooper Elementary.

Salary: $50,003 – $85,354 (based on experience and education).

Contract:

184.5 days. Uncategorised PTO, paid parental leave. Salary placement accepted.

Health insurance, supplemental insurances, and other benefits available (see 2026 Benefit Guide).

The Classroom Instructor creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. The instructor works closely with other staff and the administration of Derby Public Schools.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Current Kansas State Teaching License on file in the Central Office.
• Desire to continue career improvement.

• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
• Occasional need to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional need to stoop, bend and reach.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

• Responsible to Principal and/or Program Director.
• Use planning and preparation time effectively.
• Promote a positive classroom environment.
• Provide quality instruction.
• Demonstrate appropriate professional responsibilities.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the value of an education.
• Support the philosophy and mission of Derby Public Schools.
• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of students.
• Select instructional goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources.
• Design coherent instruction.
• Assess student learning.
• Create an environment of respect and rapport.
• Establish a culture for learning.
• Manage classroom procedures.
• Manage student behaviour.
• Organise physical space.
• Communicate clearly and accurately with all members of the school district and community.
• Use questioning and discussion techniques.
• Engage students in learning.
• Provide feedback to students.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.
• Reflect on teaching.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to the school and district.